Narrative of an Exploring Voyage up the Rivers Kwo'ra and Bi'nue, (commonly known as the Niger and Ts dda) in 1854.

With a map and appendices. Published with the sanction of her Majesty's Government. London: John Murray, Albemarle Street., 1856 Med.8vo. xvi,456pp. frontispiece, title vignette, folding plan, folding map by Arrowsmith, appendices. "...the British Government collaborated with MacGregor Laird in a third attempt to penetrate the Niger from the sea. Baikie's expedition explored the Niger and Benue during 1854. But the most remarkable fact about Baikie's expedition was that none of its members lost their lives;..." - [J. D. Fage: A History of West Africa] The spine rebacked in a matching cloth retaining the original backstrip, armorial bookplate of Walter Howard Wilkin, a nice copy of the first edition in the publisher's blind stamped dark blue cloth. We have been selling antiquarian books on Africa, Oceania, archaeology, anthropology, travel and the ancient world for over forty years. All our books are carefully catalogued and they are in excellent condition unless stated in the description. All shipments are fully insured at our expense. All books are carefully packaged in new packaging material and despatched by registered or recorded mail, or by a courier service; the customer is always able to track their shipment. All sales are accompanied by a VAT invoice. Photographs may be supplied if requested.[ ]